Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov Bloom Notes: The florets (flowers) of grasses are usually so minute that they are not visible to the naked eye. This grass has a purplish panicle or raceme.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun Soil Moisture: Dry Soil Description: Sandy soils, also tight clayey soils, prairie regions Conditions Comments: Oldfield threeawn has some value to protect against soil erosion in loose-soiled areas, but it has almost no value as a forage grass. The seeds can cause trouble by working into the wool of sheep and into the eyes of sheep and cattle.

Benefit

Use Wildlife: The plants provide nesting sites and/or material for small fur and game animals. Use Food: The seeds are food for song birds. The plant is browsed by some hoofed animals. Use Other: Browsed by some hoofed animals. Some value in protecting against erosion on loose-soiled, disturbed and denuded sites. Attracts: Butterflies Larval Host: The Grass Family is an essential larval food for most branded skippers and most of the satyrs. Deer Resistant: High

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations: